Is hawthorn a bad idea...?

I know Hawthorne berries, buds, flowers, hips and leaves are edible. I also know that its fine grain and high density makes it burn very hot. I know the would was often substituted in forges when casting pig iron blanks. It also makes beautiful inlays and veneers.
Guess you could set a small dry piece on an open brazier of coals and see if it gave off an unpleasant odor. I don't recollect it smelling bad.
You could place a small pan of water under an overturned No. 10 tin can set to capture some of the smoke and then dip your finger in it for a taste test to see if imparts an unpleasant taste.

Here's a link with information on Hawthorne wood:

http://www.gardenguides.com/462-hawthorne-tree.html

At the bottom of that link, it talks about how hot Hawthorne burns. That might be a consideration for you. It doesn't say anything about the flavor that it produces. I suggest that you try a small test and see how it works for you. Good luck, and keep us informed on how it goes.

Just get rid of it... sorry here's a story...

In Australia, there is an football team called "Hawthorn"

I hate Hawthorn... My best friend hates Hawthorn.

My best friend bought a house and it had a Hawthorn in the back yard.

He thought it looked a bit ugly and asked me what he should do with it.

I told him it was a Hawthorn... his immediate response... "Well, it's got to GO then!":twisted::twisted::twisted:

Sorry, if you lived here, you'd Rofling....

I have never heard of Hawthorne. Curiousity caused me to look at this post because I have some Hathorn Boots.

Try iy out---go for it
If it doesn't work I can send you some oak